Non Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) techniques allow to establish relationships between brain areas and their functions and to induce transient behavioral changes. There is a recent trend in neuroscience to use these techniques in order to induce the so called "neuroenhancement", namely to increase brain activity in order to boost cognitive behavioral performance. We will discuss the effect size of cortical stimulation on brain performance.

Lecturer–Matteo Feurra, PhD in Psychology, Assistant Professor of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, HSE.

HSE Talks Club is a place where everyone candive into an international atmosphere with intellectual leisure.HSE professors from various countries will deliver open lectures in English on the most pressing topics in sociology, political science, psychology, neuroscience and other fields.It is not only lectures in English, but also the practice of the English language and live communications. The meetings will take place at Rozetka & kofe (Socket and Coffee – Ulitsa Myasnitskaya, 24/7, Bldg. 3), an anti-coffee house where guests will be offered free hot drinks and desserts. Guests are welcome to actively participate in discussions related to both research and language studies.